The last few years have been rough on the manufacturing sector. We're finally seeing some positive news, particularly in the automotive industry, traditionally heavy users of EDI and electronic commerce.

Do you ever wish you could get your point across to your boss, or your boss's boss? Whether it's selling an idea you have to improve your service offering, or trying to get a raise, promotion, or addition to your team, the points in this short article can be invaluable.

A short article in the E-Sourcing Forum by Chris Pfauser does a concise job explaining how the determine if your processes are mature. Substitue "EDI" for "IT" as you read the story and it'll be even more relevant. If your shop is like most I've seen and worked in, your processes will probably never be completely mature, but if you head in the direction outlined in the article you'll be in good shape.